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Lower Southbrook Farm Cottages

Offering quality holiday accommodation in the beautiful East Devon countryside there are two semi-detached comfortable single storey cottages each named after the local villages of Whimple and Broadclyst. Each of the cottages sleep up to four guests and are next to the friendly owners farmhouse.
The properties also benefit from shared use of the outdoor heated swimming pool which is open every day from May to September (weather permitting). Also onsite is an outside area for children to play, making these ideal destinations for small families or couples alike.
The rural location makes a tranquil retreat or ideal base from which to explore the fascinating area. The nearby village of Whimple offers a choice of pubs, a village shop and a post office. There is even a railway station on the Waterloo line making exploring the historic city of Exeter without a car very simple. The city is famous for its magnificent cathedral, unique network of underground passages, and historic quay.
Ottery St Mary is just 7 miles to the East of the cottages and is one of the oldest towns in Devon and offers a variety of shops and cafes. Nestled in the valley of the river Otter the rolling hills of Devon unfold in every direction. Just a few miles to the south are the beautiful beaches of the Jurassic coast with Regency seaside towns such as Exmouth and Sidmouth to explore. The pebble beach of Budleigh Salterton or along to to the Dorset border and Lyme Regis where fossils are often found.

The property

Whimple Cottage is one of two cottages that rest alongside the owner's farmhouse in the rolling Devon countryside, mid-way between Ottery St Mary in the east and Exeter to the west.

A single storey semi-detached home, Whimple Cottage offers a peaceful rural base, ideal for a small family, with shared use of an excellent outdoor heated swimming pool (May – September) and outdoor children's play area making this an ideal location not just in the summer, but all year round.

Inside, this cheerful hideaway is homely and comfortable with neat kitchen area and good-sized dining/sitting room with French windows onto its own small private lawned garden and patio with furniture.

After a day exploring relax outside with a sundowner or unwind in the sitting room for an evening of watching your favourite shows.

There are two bedrooms, a well-presented double bedroom with cast iron bed plus washbasin and a smaller bunk room, great for a small family, while completing the interior of the property is a smart shower room with walk-in shower to prepare you for each day.

Just a short drive from the incredible East Devon/Dorset Jurassic Coast, that stretches from Exmouth to Lyme Regis and beyond, as well as the fascinating cathedral city of Exeter, just 8 miles away, Whimple Cottage is a great, easily accessible location for a holiday.

Note: this property also be booked with Ref: 1046615, together sleeping 8 people.

Summary

All-ground-floor

Two bedrooms: 1 x double and 1 x bunk room

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC

Kitchen

Living/dining room

Electric heating

Electric cooker and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine

TV/DVD and WiFi

Selection of books, games and DVDs

Cot and highchair available on request

Fuel and power inc. in rent

Bed linen and towels inc. in rent

Off-road parking

Private patio/garden area

Shared use of outdoor heated swimming pool (May - September) and children's play area

One well behaved dog welcome

Sorry, no smoking

Shop 1.7 miles, pub 0.6 miles

Note: This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

About the location

OTTERY ST MARY

Ottery St Mary sits beside the River Otter and is well known for its literary connections to the poet Coleridge and for its beautiful church often referred to as a Exeter cathedral lookalike. Ottery St Mary is also famous for its traditional 'Tar Barrels' which attracts more than 3000 visitors on 5th November each year. Ottery has welcoming traditional Devon pubs and plenty of individual shops, offering quality local produce and a warm welcome to visitors. The area is a walkers’ paradise, with strolls along the banks of the River Otter or hill climbs offering magnificent views as far as Dartmoor. Nearby Escot Country Park is a fabulous wildlife visitor attraction for the whole family and the dramatic 20 mile stretch of Jurassic Coast, England’s first natural World Heritage Site is a short drive from Ottery where resorts such as Seaton, Budleigh Salterton, Exmouth and Sidmouth are found along this stretch of coastline. An easy drive from Ottery is the cathedral city of Exeter with plenty of large shops, a wealth of museums, a theatre and many fabulous restaurants.